Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx5_leaks_in_yet_another_set_of_pictures-news-12818.php
Meizu MX5 leaks in yet another set of pictures
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx5_leaks_in_yet_another_set_of_pictures-news-12818.php
Xiaomi won't be entering US smartphone market anytime soon
Xiaomi might have started selling accessories in the US, but those hoping to see the company - which became the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer in Q3 last year - sell its low-cost handsets stateside might have to wait longer. Speaking at a recent ReCode conference, Xiaomi Vice President Hugo Barra said that selling smartphones in the US is part of the long-term plan, but declined to provide any specific date or time-frame. This isn't the first time Barra has spoken about Xiaomi's US plans; he made a similar statement in an interview last month, when he also stressed on the need of having the right customer service in place before entering the world's second biggest smartphone...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_wont_be_entering_us_smartphone_market_anytime_soon-news-12817.php
AT&T begins selling Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
As announced last week, AT&T has started selling the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL smartphone, which is now available both online as well as via the carrier's retail stores. As for the price, the device carries a tag of $250 sans agreement and will set you back just $0.99 on a standard two-year contract. It is also available on the carrier's Next plans - $8.34 per month on Next 24, $10.42 per month on Next 18, and $12.50 per month on Next 12. As for the colour options, the AT&T Lumia 640 XL is available in matte black and matte white. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_begins_selling_microsoft_lumia_640_xl-news-12816.php
QHD Microsoft phone pops up in AdDuplex usage statistics
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/qhd_microsoft_phone_pops_up_in_adduplex_usage_statistics-news-12815.php
Verizon Lumia 735 now available for just $30 on contract
Just a week after it started selling the Lumia 735, Verizon has slashed the device's price from $80 to $30 on contract. The price for the contract-free version, however, remains the same at $192. For those who aren't in the know, the same Verizon variant is also available for purchase from the Microsoft Store site, where it is listed carrying a price tag of $49 on contract and $199 without any agreement. It also comes bundled with free Nokia headphones. Another point worth mentioning here is that those purchasing the Verizon Lumia 735 before July 31 are also entitled to receive a free one-year subscription of Office 365 Personal, worth $70. Source 1 2 |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_lumia_735_now_available_for_just_30_on_contract-news-12814.php
Galaxy S5 Neo reportedly up for pre-order in Czech Republic
Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has been the subject of several leaks, there has been no word on the release date of the device. However, that was until now, as the handset is already up for pre-order in Czech Republic, according to a new report published yesterday. As per the report, the Galaxy S5 Neo carries a pre-order price tag of $490, and is available in black and white colour variants. At-least one retailer in the region has listed a shipping date of July 3 for it. If you aren't already aware, the handset is powered by an Exynos 7580 SoC with 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz and a Mali-T720 GPU, features a 5MP front camera (just like the S6), and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. All other specs remain the same as that of the S5. Via 1(translated) | Via...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s5_neo_reportedly_up_for_preorder_in_czech_republic-news-12813.php
Leak suggests Oppo Mirror 5 may debut as Mirror 5s
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leak_suggests_oppo_mirror_5_may_debut_as_mirror_5s-news-12812.php
Sony E5663 spotted on benchmarking websites
A new, unannounced Sony smartphone - carrying model number E5663 - has been spotted on benchmarking websites GFXBench and Geekbench. The information revealed suggests that the handset will be powered by a MediaTek MT6795 SoC with 1.9GHz octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and PowerVR G6200 GPU, and sport a 4.6-inch (1080 x 1920) display. In terms of camera, the device will feature a 21MP rear unit and a 13MP front shooter. It will come with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal memory, and will run Android Lollipop out-of-the-box. Given the E5663's 4.6-inch 1080p display, it is being said that the smartphone could well be the successor to the Xperia Z3 Compact (shown in the image above), which sports a 4.6-inch 720p display. And it could be released in India at some point in the future given that the device was also recently spotted on Indian import tracking website...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_e5663_spotted_on_benchmarking_websites-news-12811.php
Motorola Droid Turbo soak test invites hint at Android 5.1 update
It looks like Motorola Droid Turbo for Verizon Wireless is finally about to get the long-awaited update to Android 5.1 Lollipop. Owners of the smartphone have received invites for a soak test. Earlier this month, Motorola announced that the Android 5.1 update for the smartphone is still in testing. Today, Motorola also began seeding Android 5.1 to the Moto X (2014) Pure Edition. As you probably know by now, Motorola decided to skip the Android 5.0 update for the Droid Turbo and jump straight to Android 5.1. Currently, the high-end device runs on Android 4.4.4...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_droid_turbo_soak_test_invites_hint_at_android_51_update-news-12810.php
Vertu outs three new Signature Collection models in India
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vertu_launches_three_new_signature_collection_models_in_india-news-12809.php
Apple Watch will be out in three more countries on July 17
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_will_be_out_in_three_more_countries_on_july_17-news-12808.php
Snapdragon 820 SoC is being tested, inching towards release
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_820_soc_is_being_tested_inching_towards_release-news-12807.php
ZTE launches affordable Maven and Sonata 2 smartphones in US
ZTE has launched two budget-friendly smartphones, dubbed the Maven and Sonata 2, in the United States. While the former is available on AT&T, the latter is up for grabs from its subsidiary Cricket Wireless. The Maven is powered by a Snapdragon 400 SoC with quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and sports a 4.5-inch 854x480 display. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2100mAh non-removable battery. It features a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front shooter. The handset offers 4G LTE connectivity, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. On the other hand, the Sonata 2 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, and sports a 4-inch 800x480 display. It also comes with 1GB RAM, but has just 4GB of expandable internal memory. Camerawise, the successor to last year's Sonata features a 5MP rear and 2MP front unit. It packs in a 1650mAh battery, and runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. As for the price, while the Marvel carries a tag of $59.99 without any agreement, the Sonata 2 will set you back $29.99 with activation. Source 1 2 | Via 1...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_outs_affordable_maven_and_sonata_2_smartphones_in_us-news-12806.php
Lollipop public beta test for Huawei Honor 6 begins
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lollipop_public_beta_test_comes_to_huawei_honor_users_as_well-news-12805.php
Sony Xperia Z3+ launched in India for a hefty $880
Sony has launched its newest flagship, the Xperia Z3+, in the Indian market for a hefty Rs. 55,990 ($880). The phone will be available starting June 26 and comes with a QuckCharge 2.0 enabled charger, which Sony claims costs Rs. 3,490 ($55) and a screen protector already applied. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is priced at around Rs. 40,000 ($629) and the LG G4 is Rs. 45000 ($707), which goes to show how overpriced the Z3+ is at launch. The Z3+ has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage with microSD support, 20.7 megapixel rear camera, 5.1 megapixel front camera, 2930mAh battery, and Android 5.0...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_launched_in_india_for_a_hefty_880-news-12800.php
Android 5.1 for Moto X Pure Edition starts rolling out in US
Last week, it was announced that the Android 5.1 update for both the first and second-gen Moto X will begin rolling-out in a week. While the 2013 variant started getting it in select markets late last week, the 2014 version also started receiving it a few days ago. Now, the update - sized at 440MB - has started rolling out to the Pure Edition of the device in the US. This follows an announcement from Motorola's David Schuster that they have received the approval to start full deployment of the update in the country. For those who aren't aware, the unbranded and unlocked version of last year's Moto X is called the Pure Edition. Click the Source 2 link below to access the full release notes of the update Source 1 | Source...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x_pure_edition_android_51_update_approved_in_us-news-12802.php
Sony Xperia Z3+ starts rolling out worldwide
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_global_rollout_begins-news-12799.php
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 now available for purchase in US
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3, which was made official back in March this year and went on sale in Europe the following month, is now available for purchase in the United States. Amazon is selling the unlocked version of the device for $300. However, keep in mind that the online retailer is selling a variant of the handset that does not support US LTE bands. If you aren't in the know, the Galaxy Xcover 3 is MIL-STD 810G certified for salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistance. It also comes with IP67 certification, which means the smartphone is dust-tight and can survive in 1m-deep fresh water for half an hour. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_3_now_available_for_purchase_in_us-news-12798.php
Samsung UK says no Lollipop for Galaxy Ace 4
Samsung has said that the Galaxy Ace 4 smartphone, which was announced back in June last year and released a couple of months later, will not be getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The information was revealed by the UK arm of the South Korean company through a tweet (see image above). There was, however, no official word on the reason behind the cancellation of the update. This comes just a couple of months after UK carrier Three said that Samsung's Galaxy S4 mini won't be getting the Lollipop update due to memory limitations. However, the Ireland arm of the carrier rolled it out shortly...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_uk_says_no_lollipop_for_galaxy_ace_4-news-12797.php
HTC new hero handset codenamed Aero might debut in Q4
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_new_hero_handset_codenamed_aero_might_debut_in_q4-news-12795.php
OnePlus 2 will be unveiled on July 27 in virtual reality
If you've been getting annoyed by OnePlus' hype campaign for its next smartphone so far, here's some good news. You only have another month of teasers to look forward to. That's because the OnePlus 2 will finally be officially announced on July 27 at 7 PM PT. Yes, today's teaser from OnePlus concerns the date on which its next handset will be fully outed. But wait, there's more. OnePlus is going to do "the world's first product launch in VR" on this occasion. For this purpose, the company has designed its own VR cardboard headset, starting from existing designs but tailoring the experience for the upcoming OnePlus 2. The OnePlus Cardboard headset, pictured below, will also happily accommodate other devices up to 6 inches in size. It's said to be fast and easy to assemble, it's made from durable materials, it's more compact than other such headsets, and it's coated with a special film that repels dirt and oils. The result should be a pretty high-tech product for something (literally) made out of cardboard. As for the OnePlus 2 launch itself, the virtual reality experience will let you "stand" next to the OnePlus team and other fans as the new flagship is unveiled. You'll be able to look around and check the phone out in an entirely new way, and perhaps even find some hidden Easter eggs while you're at it. More details are definitely coming...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_2_will_be_unveiled_on_july_27_in_virtual_reality-news-12796.php
T-Mobile now lets you switch smartphones three times a year
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_now_lets_you_switch_smartphones_three_times_a_year-news-12794.php
Lollipop for Huawei Ascend P7 has entered public beta
The Huawei Ascend P7 is just a year old, but is still a solid offer. It definitely got outshined by the Huawei P8 with its exquisite premium build and stylish exterior, but the P7 is still a charmer, not to mention way more affordable. Now, the handset is getting one step closer to its successor with a shiny new Android Lollipop update and EMUI 3.1 to go along with it. One of our readers has tipped us that the update is almost ready for a major release. As a final, test before going public, Huawei has launched an open beta, with invitations already extended to P7 owners in Italy and Spain. A while ago, we reviewed the Huawei P8, which gave us a first glimpse at Huawei's new and highly-customized Emotion UI shell. If you happen to be eligible for a beta test and get your hands on the EMUI 3.1 ROM for the Ascend P7, we would love to get some feedback on how well Huawei has managed to carry everything over. And for a more in-depth exploration of EMUI 3.1, check out the interface section of our P8 review. Thanks for the tip...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lollipop_for_huawei_ascend_p7_has_entered_public_beta-news-12793.php
Vertu Signature for Bentley goes feature phone
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vertu_signature_for_bentley_goes_feature_phone-news-12791.php
Asus ZenPad C 7.0 tablet spotted in an official video
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenpad_c_70_tablet_spotted_in_an_official_video_-news-12787.php
HTC launches the Desire 826 Dual SIM in India
HTC has launched the new Desire 826 Dual SIM in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 26,900 ($423) and will be available by the end of this month. The phone has a 5.5-inch, 1080p display, Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory with microSD card slot, LTE, 13 megapixel rear camera, 4 UltraPixel front camera, BoomSound speakers with Dolby Audio, LTE, 2,600mAh battery, and Android 5.0...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_launches_the_desire_826_dual_sim_in_india-news-12792.php
Doogee DG700 Pro to sport Helio X10 chipset, dual display
Chinese maker Doogee is working on an interesting new smartphone dubbed DG700 Pro. It will pack MediaTek's latest Helio X10 chipset and is expected to hit China by September. The DG700 Pro will pack a 5-inch display with 1080p resolution and will be powered by the new MediaTek Helio X10 mobile chipset with octa-core 2.2GHz CPU. This chipset also offers 4G LTE support. According to the leaked specifications, there will also be a secondary display but not much details about it were revealed. The smartphone will be offered in two flavors one with 3GB of RAM and other with 4GB of RAM. Quite possibly there would be a difference in the storage capacities. Doogee has packed a massive 60,00 mAh capacity battery inside this...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_dg700_pro_rumored_to_sport_helio_x10_chipset-news-12784.php
Lenovo K3 Note launched in India with $157 price tag
The K3 Note phablet, which was released by Lenovo in its home country of China back in March this year, has now been launched in India. The device carries a price tag of INR 9,999 ($157), and will be available in white, black and yellow colour variants. Spec-wise, the handset is powered by a MediaTek MT6752 SoC with 1.7 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, and sports a 5.5-inch 1080p touch-screen. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage, and packs in a 3,000 mAh battery. In terms of camera, the K3 Note features a 13MP rear unit with dual-LED flash, and a 5 MP front shooter. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop underneath the company's own Vibe UI. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The device will be a Flipkart exclusive in India, and will be sold via flash sales that begin July 8. Registrations for the smartphone start today 2PM...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k3_note_launched_in_india_with_157_price_tag-news-12790.php
LG says no plans for G4 Android 5.1.1 update at the moment
Just over a week after LG said that it currently has no plans to update the G3 to Android 5.1 Lollipop, the company has given a similar heads-up about the G4 Android 5.1.1 update. As you can see in the image above, both O2 UK (left) and LG Hellas (right) made it clear that there are no plans for the update, at-least for now. While no additional details were provided, it could be that the company may just be planning a jump straight to Android M for its latest flagship, too. Meanwhile, Samsung's latest Galaxy S6 duo flagships have started receiving the Android 5.1.1 update - it is currently rolling out to T-Mobile and US Cellular units in the US. In addition, the S6 is getting it in France, while the S6 Edge is getting it in the UK. Source 1 2 | Via...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_says_no_plans_for_g4_android_511_update-news-12789.php
Tmobile iPhone users reporting 'blue screen of death'
Several T-Mobile iPhone owners are experiencing random problems with their device, including freezes, restarts, and even the infamous blue screen of death, according to a MacRumors report. Affected models include the Apple iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus running iOS 8.1 or 8.3. "Hey guys. So this morning my iPhone 6 (4 months old) started just randomly restarting itself every 20-30 minutes or so," reported a user. "I wasn't even using it most of the time, it was in my pocket at work (could tell because of lock screen that indicated I needed to enter my pin after a restart as opposed to finger ID). At one point I was texting my SO about it, the screen turned blue for maybe 2 seconds and it restarted." While T-Mobile has yet to come out with an official statement on this, a Reddit user who spoke with the magenta carrier's support staff said they are suspecting that it's a memory-related problem. Meanwhile, some users have been able to fix the problem with a hard reset, which is also what T-Mobile is recommending as a first step. But if that doesn't work, the company is instructing users to wipe out their old text messages and perform a factory restore via iTunes. Via ,...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_iphone_users_reporting_blue_screen_of_death-news-12788.php
Blackberry may design bacteria-free handsets for hospitals
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_may_design_bacteriafree_handset_for_hospitals-news-12786.php
Huawei P8max to carry a price tag of $610
Huawei has announced that its P8max smartphone, which was unveiled back in April this year, will carry a price tag of 3,788 Chinese Yuan ($610). As for its release, a teaser (see image below) of the device reveals a date of June 26. Specs-wise, the device is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 935 chipset with a 64-bit octa-core processor running at up to 2.2GHz, and sports a massive 6.8-inch display with 1080 x 1920 resolution. It comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB internal memory, and packs in a huge 4360mAh battery. In terms of camera, the P8max features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It runs Android Lollipop v5.0.2 out-of-the-box. In addition, the Chinese company also announced that it shipped a total of 50 million handsets in the first half of the ongoing year, up an impressive 46% from the last year's H1 shipments of 34.27 million units. Via | Image...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_shipped_50_million_handsets_in_h1_2015-news-12785.php
Oppo R7 now up for international pre-orders
Over a month after it was launched in China, the high-end Oppo R7 smartphone is now officially up for pre-orders internationally, including in the US. The handset's pre-order price tag is $399 - keep in mind that it is an unlocked version that does not support US LTE bands and comes with a European charging plug. The device is available in silver and gold colour options. Another point worth mentioning here is that for a limited time, the company is also giving away a pair of iLike Speed Metal headsets for free to those who pre-order the device, which will start shipping early next month. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r7_now_up_for_international_preorder-news-12783.php
HTC One ME Dual SIM launches in India with $640 price tag
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_me_dual_sim_launched_in_india_for_640-news-12782.php
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active review: The triathlete
Once again its June and time for Samsung to present us with a rugged version of its latest range-topping smartphone. This year, once more exclusively for AT&T, it is Samsung Galaxy S6 Active that enters the spotlight with camouflage livery, gobs of tech...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_active-review-1268.php
Oppo launches new budget Joy 3 with ColorOS 2.0
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_launches_new_budget_joy_3_with_coloros_20-news-12780.php
Huawei Honor 7 will have quick charging too
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_7_will_have_quick_charging_too-news-12781.php
ZTE's new high-end Axon phone launches in the US on July 14
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ztes_new_highend_axon_phone_launches_in_the_us_on_july_14-news-12779.php
Windows 10 release candidates (phone and PC) in testing
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_10_candidates_phone_and_pc_in_testing-news-12778.php
Report from China claims only 4.75 million HTC One M9s shipped
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/report_from_china_claims_only_475_million_htc_one_m9s_shipped-news-12777.php
Lenovo Vibe S1 5-incher stops by TENAA
This is one we hadn't heard of in a while, the Lenovo Vibe S1, which was leaked just before MWC, but didn't show up at the company's stand at the event. Well, its time has come apparently, and the smartphone has recently received certification from Chinese telecom regulator TENAA. Lenovo Vibe S1 at TENAA By the looks of it, the Lenovo Vibe S1 is a well rounded midranger. The smartphone comes with a 1.7GHz octa-core processor inside an unnamed chipset (perhaps Snapdragon 615), 2GB of RAM and 16GB built-in storage, which is expandable via microSD. The Vibe S1 sports a 5-inch FullHD display, and has a 13MP primary camera, as well as a 5MP selfie shooter. It offers dual-SIM slots and 4G support and boots Android 5.0 Lollipop. The new handset is averagely sized for its screen diagonal and measures 143 x 70.8 x 7.85 mm. On the other hand, it's pretty light at 130g, but there's still a 2,420mAh battery inside. What's going to be a key selling point for the Vibe S1 is the multitude of colors it's going to be offered in. Aside from the ordinary black and white options, you'd also be able to choose among the more unorthodox violet, blue and pink colors, with the latter posing for the TENAA photoshoot. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_s1_5incher_stops_by_tenaa-news-12776.php
Android 5.1.1 update for Galaxy Alpha coming to Europe
Samsung has confirmed that the Android 5.1.1 update for its Galaxy Alpha smartphone is coming to Europe, with the rollout happening very soon. The information was revealed by the French arm of the South Korean company through a tweet. However, the company also made it clear that actual roll-out may vary from region to region depending on carrier testing. Meanwhile, the Android 5.1.1 update is also being pushed out to Samsung's latest Galaxy S6 duo flagships - it is currently rolling out to T-Mobile and US Cellular units in the US. In addition, the S6 is getting it in France, while the S6 Edge is getting it in the UK. Source (in French) | Via 1 | Via...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_france_says_android_511_for_galaxy_alpha_imminent-news-12774.php
Google's Android One initiative launches in Myanmar
Google has launched its Android One program in Myanmar, making it the seventh Asian country (and eighth overall) where the company's low cost smartphones will be sold. In Myanmar, the Mountain View-based company has partnered with Cherry Mobile, which is also its partner in Philippines. The first Android One smartphone, dubbed Cherry Mobile One, will go on sale in Myanmar on Friday, carrying a MMK 1,09,000 ($99) price tag. Specs-wise, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, and sports a 4.5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal moemory, and packs in a 1700mAh battery. In terms of camera, the Cherry Mobile One features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front shooter. It runs the latest version of Android (Lollipop 5.1.1), and also offers dual-SIM support. "We hope the arrival of Android One helps put great smartphones into the hands of more people across Myanmar, and we look forward to working with our partners to launch more devices in more countries over the coming months," said Caesar Sengupta, VP, Product Management at Google. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/googles_android_one_initiative_launches_in_myanmar-news-12775.php
Ubuntu-powered Meizu MX4 to go on sale in Europe tomorrow
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ubuntupowered_meizu_mx4_unveiled-news-12772.php
Meizu MX5 to feature mCharge fast charging technology
The Meizu MX5 has been drawing a lot of attention recently, with a constant flow of rumors lately. The official unveiling is now right around the corner and we keep hearing more and more interesting speculations about the upcoming flagship. A new rumor talks of a special fast charging technology, dubbed mCharge. It can, supposedly, juice up the phone's battery up to 25% in about 10 minutes and get to 60% in another 30 minutes. And if previous rumors are to be believed, we are talking about an ample 3,150 mAh pack. As far as current fast charging technologies go, this is quite a respectable achievement, although still far from Oppo's VOOC, which can charge the whopping 70% of the Oppo N3's 3,000 mAh battery in just 30 minutes. We managed to verify this score in our recent fast charging shootout and once mCharge comes along, it will definitely be interesting to see how it compares to the existing tech. Other than that, we are already quite familiar with the upcoming Meizu MX5 and what we can expect to see, come June 30. The rumor mill has been overflowing with benchmark leaks, photos and some pretty wild camera hardware speculations. As far as we currently know, the MX5 will pack a 5.5-inch FullHD display, which seems like a downgrade from the QHD unit in the MX4 Pro, but is more than justifiable if the phone costs just around $290, like reports have suggested. Besides, there is already talk of a MX5 Pro in the works to fill that void. The rest of the specs sheet includes a Mediatek MT6795T SoC, also known as the Helio X10. It offers eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 2.1GHz and a PowerVR G6200 GPU. RAM is set at 3GB and onboard storage is 16GB. Previous 41MP camera rumors have sadly been debunked, but the phone will still feature a nicely sounding 20.7MP primary camera on the back of the handset, which is capable of 2160p video recording. On top of that the 5MP selfie snapper can also shoot 1080p...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx5_tipped_to_feature_mcharge_fast_charge_technology-news-12773.php
BlackBerry CEO: Open to Android if we can make a secure phone
Less than a couple of weeks after there were reports that BlackBerry is planning to launch an Android smartphone this fall, CEO John Chen has confirmed that the company would make such a move only if they can make the phone secure enough. "We only build secure phones, and BlackBerry is the most secure phone," Chen said during an interview with CNBC. "So, if I can find a way to secure the Android phone, I will also build that." For those who aren't in the know, latest rumours are suggesting that the Canadian company's debut Android phone, dubbed Prague, will be a low-end, all-touch device with form factor similar to that of the BlackBerry...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_ceo_ready_to_embrace_android_if_we_can_make_it_secure-news-12771.php
Galaxy S6 duo on US Cellular getting Android 5.1.1 update
Over a week after the Android 5.1.1 update started rolling out to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge units on T-Mobile, the US Cellular variants of Samsung's latest flagship smartphones have also started receiving it. The OTA update is currently rolling out, so you should get a notification soon. However, if you're feeling impatient, you can always manually check for it by going to Settings -> About Device -> Software Update. Alternatively, you can also get the update by using Kies, Samsung's desktop PC companion app. It's worth mentioning that the international versions of the handsets have also started receiving the update - the S6 is getting it in France, while the S6 Edge is getting it in the UK. Source |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s6_duo_on_us_cellular_getting_android_511_update-news-12770.php
LG announces new mid-range smartphone Band Play
LG has just announced a new mid-range smartphone dubbed Band Play. The device was unveiled in the company's home country of South Korea, where it will go on sale later this week for KRW 394,800 ($356). Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels. It comes with 2 GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,300 mAh removable battery. In terms of camera, the Band Play sports a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It features a set of 1W speakers, and also comes with premium QuadBeat 3 headset. In terms of software, the handset runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and comes with a new focus mode that lets you concentrate on your work by cutting off data and Wi-Fi as well as automatically rejecting phone calls. Source (translated) |...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_new_midrange_smartphone_band_play-news-12769.php
